SS8CG1 Georgia Citizens and the Constitution

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What principle of government is being described in this passage? When the framers of our state's constitution began to create it, they looked to the U.S. Constitution as a model. Much like the national government, they created a state government that was structured around three branches: a legislative branch would make the laws, an executive branch would enforce the laws, and a judicial branch would interpret the laws.

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separation of powers

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The text in the box describes qualifications that must be met for what activity in Georgia?

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voting in Georgia elections

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The Governor's vetoing of a bill that the General Assembly approves is an example of what principle?

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checks and balances

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Identify the statement that is a responsibility of a citizen of the state: trial by jury, freedom of speech, paying taxes, you are allowed to vote.

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paying taxes

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Dr. King would be suggesting that people could be more involved in ___.

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volunteering one's time to serve others.

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Choose which is an example of checks and balances: voting requirements, legislature can override a governor's veto, three branches of government, Bill of Rights in the Constitution.

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legislature can override a governor's veto

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Do you have to have a high school diploma to Vote in Georgia?

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No

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Power is divided among the three branches of government is called _____________.

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Seperation of Power

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Which branch of government determines if a law is unconstitutional?

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Judicial